Voting

A New Kind of Voting System: Chiralkine Counting

A vote is a countable object used in a quantitative process to decide between options, such as candidates for election or alternative courses of action. Each vote, being a countable object, is defined by a relationship between what it is and what it is not. This relationship mirrors the distinction between what a voter is for and what a voter is against, much like offers and wants in barter. A vote, therefore, has two relational parts.

The Problem with Existing Voting Systems

The mathematics we use to process votes today fails to allocate power and resources in accordance with the true wishes of voters. Current systems are rooted in the asymmetry of equations, much like financial systems. The issue becomes starkly visible in elections like the 2024 UK and French general elections, where many voters found themselves:

  • Forced to vote strategically: Supporting a less-preferred candidate to block one they strongly dislike.
  • Disengaged entirely: In the UK, for example, 40% of voters abstained.

This system distorts voter intent and leads to outcomes that do not reflect the collective will.

Chiralkine Counting: A Symmetric Voting Solution

Chiralkine counting enables a new voting system that allows voters to express their views more accurately and symmetrically. It empowers voters to:

  1. Identify the option they are most FOR, separate from:
  2. The option they are most AGAINST.

In addition, voters can choose between three states for each:

  • Selection: Actively voting for or against an option.
  • Active Abstention: Expressing rejection of the options presented, signalling a desire for alternatives.
  • Passive Abstention: Indicating indifference or lack of preference.

A New Kind of Voting System: Chiralkine Counting

A vote is a countable object used in a quantitative process to decide between options, such as candidates for election or alternative courses of action. Each vote, being a countable object, is defined by a relationship between what it is and what it is not. This relationship mirrors the distinction between what a voter is for and what a voter is against, much like offers and wants in barter. A vote, therefore, has two relational parts.

The Problem with Existing Voting Systems

The mathematics we use to process votes today fails to allocate power and resources in accordance with the true wishes of voters. Current systems are rooted in the asymmetry of equations, much like financial systems. The issue becomes starkly visible in elections like the 2024 UK and French general elections, where many voters found themselves:

  • Forced to vote strategically: Supporting a less-preferred candidate to block one they strongly dislike.
  • Disengaged entirely: In the UK, for example, 40% of voters abstained.

This system distorts voter intent and leads to outcomes that do not reflect the collective will.

Chiralkine Counting: A Symmetric Voting Solution

Chiralkine counting enables a new voting system that allows voters to express their views more accurately and symmetrically. It empowers voters to:

  1. Identify the option they are most FOR, separate from:
  2. The option they are most AGAINST.

In addition, voters can choose between three states for each:

  • Selection: Actively voting for or against an option.
  • Active Abstention: Expressing rejection of the options presented, signalling a desire for alternatives.
  • Passive Abstention: Indicating indifference or lack of preference.

The Chiralkine Colour Wheel

Each option in the vote is associated with a chiralkine colour wheel to represent the six relational states of a vote:

  1. For, not against (Yellow)
  2. Against, abstain active (Red)
  3. Against, abstain passive (Green)
  4. For, abstain active (Cyan)
  5. For, abstain passive (Magenta)
  6. Against, not for (Blue)

Each option is associated with a chiralkine counting colour wheel.

Each voter examines the available options.

How It Works

  1. Viewing the Options:
    Each voter examines the available options.
  2. Two Voting Decisions:
    Each voter casts two votes:
    • One for the option they most support.
    • One against the option they most oppose.
  3. Choosing the Voting State:
    In both cases (for and against), the voter selects one of three states:
    • Active (affirmative vote)
    • Active Abstention
    • Passive Abstention

Here are three examples.

Example 1.

This signals that Voter 1 wants Option A to be selected and Option C to be rejected.

Example 2

This signals that Option A is the most liked and Option B is the most disliked. However, the voter wants another option not currently on the list.

Example 3

In this example, Voter 3 has voted For, abstain passive Option B and Against, abstain passive Option C. Voter 3 most likes Option B and most dislikes Option C, but does not care which option is finally selected. The views of Voter 3 are nevertheless taken into account, so it is worthwhile for Voter 3 to cast a vote.

This signals that Voter 3 likes Option B the most and dislikes Option C the most, but does not care which option is ultimately selected. Despite the lack of strong preference, Voter 3’s views are still taken into account, making their participation meaningful.

Implementation

The system can be easily implemented using touch screens:

  • Voters tap to express their for and against votes.
  • The colour wheel makes it intuitive to select between states.

Benefits of Chiralkine Voting

  1. Prevents Disliked Outcomes: The system guards against an option being chosen that is strongly disliked by a majority.
  2. Empowers Rejection of Options: Voters, if in a majority, can reject the vote altogether, signaling a need for better options.
  3. Iterative Improvement: Votes can be repeated after adding or eliminating options, ensuring a clear and widely accepted outcome.
  4. Broader Applications: This system can be adapted for:
    • Referendums
    • Decision-making processes
    • Opinion polling
    • Consumer surveys
    • Dispute resolution

Cutting Through to What Matters

The chiralkine voting system is a powerful tool for uncovering what truly matters to people. By enabling voters to express both positive and negative preferences, as well as abstentions, it resolves the asymmetries of traditional systems and delivers outcomes that are fair, transparent, and representative.

(Acknowledgement: Development of text assisted by Chat GPT).